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04.02.08

Not the usual SM

- Cebu, Lawrence Casiraya, Philippines, Travel & Commuting, Videos -

By Lawrence Casiraya
INQUIRER.net

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CEBU, Philippines–I have never been to an SM mall this spacious. Not even that overly hyped Mall of Asia sitting near (no, on top of) Manila Bay.

While covering a Smart event held at SM Cebu, I got to kill some time in the recently opened North Wing. The picture above was taken from the second floor. Also this one below but from the other side — and on a different day, spot the difference yet?

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11.09.07

Cebu pension house owners form group

- Cebu -

By Cebu Daily News

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Owners of pension houses and suites have organized themselves in a bid to upgrade the quality of rooms and facilities in Cebu.

“(We know) that pension houses play a vital role in Cebu’s tourism,” said Augustin L. Maramara, founding president of the Association of Pension Houses and Suites in Cebu Inc. (APHSCI).

Maramara said the continuous flow of tourists in Cebu makes hotel rooms in demand, often resulting in room shortage.

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06.06.07

Cebu gears up for Asean Tourism Congress

- Cebu, News, Philippines -

IT’S Cebu Business Month, and the Queen City of the South aims to strengthen the country’s tourism industry as it plays host to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Tourism Congress from June 14 to 15 at the Cebu International Convention Center. The event is being organized by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Here’s an excerpt from Irene Sino Cruz’s story for the Philippine Daily Inquirer:

Mila Espina, chairperson of the tourism congress committee, said Cebu was prepared to promote tourism further as it has laid the groundwork for links in the Asian region.

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